Volunteer Manager

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The Volunteer Manager will oversee volunteer relations for Destiny’s Daughters of Promise to assist in the delivery of the organization's programs and services. This includes directly managing volunteers, and/or providing guidance, support and resources.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program for the organization
• Assess the need for volunteers
• Use online platform to recruit for needed volunteers
• Conduct ongoing evaluation of the programs and services delivered by volunteers and implement improvements as necessary
• Develop and administer forms and records to document the volunteer activities
• Identify volunteer assignments that provide meaningful work for volunteers and write the volunteer position descriptions
• Develop and implement a recruitment strategy to ensure the best match between the skills, qualification, and interests of the volunteers and the needs of the organization
• Ensure that volunteers are given appropriate training to be successful in their positions
• Plan and implement formal and informal volunteer recognition activities to recognize the contribution of volunteers to the organization
• Submit monthly reports on volunteer status

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Post-secondary education in social sciences, human resources, community development, or adult education
• Knowledge of current trends, resources and information related to volunteerism
• Knowledge of the management of volunteer resources
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Exceptionally strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated creativity, flexibility and comfort in working with diverse populations
• Maintains a friendly and helpful disposition and willingness to respond to volunteer needs as they arise
• Be a self-motivated team member able to complete tasks with little supervision